The Facts
On October 20, 2026, MILLON announced it will present three major works by Pham Hau (1903-1995), a leading figure in the revival of Vietnamese lacquer art, in Paris, London, and Hanoi in November 2026. The grouping includes a monumental panel titled 'Les rapides de Cho Bo' (circa 1940, estimated €400,000–600,000), a six-panel screen from 1936 (€300,000–500,000), and a decorative tray with goldfish (estimated €8,000–12,000). Pham Hau, a graduate of the École des beaux-arts de l'Indochine, is known for expanding the traditional lacquer palette—adding greens, blues, and pinks—and for creating relief effects that blur painting and sculpture. The presentation will also feature a book launch on Nam Sơn by his grandson Ngô Kim Khôi.
The Signal
The cross-city showcase underscores the growing international market for Vietnamese modern art, particularly lacquer, where Pham Hau's mature works command premium prices. For collectors, the screen and the large panel represent rare opportunities to acquire museum-quality pieces from the artist's earliest independent years and his most accomplished period. The inclusion of a decorative object highlights how Pham Hau maintained a practice straddling fine art and applied arts—a duality that mirrors the broader trajectory of Vietnamese lacquer painting. MILLON's coordinated offering in three capitals signals an effort to reach both Asian and Western buyers.
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- Artists: Pham Hau
- People: Victor Tardieu, Nguyễn Nam Sơn, Ngô Kim Khôi
- Auction Houses: MILLON
- Locations: Paris, London, Hanoi
- Prices: 400,000 – 600,000 €, 8,000 – 12,000 €, 300,000 – 500,000 €
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